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Inspiring Stories

Cancer

Diablo, with cutaneous hemangiosarcoma

In 1994, my father was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was advanced so alternative treatments, we were told by professionals, weren’t a realistic alternative. The best and brightest minds in oncology decided aggressive radiation would give my dad his best

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Cancer

Roxie with Nasal Cancer

In June 2012 our then 15-year old Australian Shepherd Dexter was diagnosed with maxillary osteosarcoma. We had a partial mandibulectomy done and were recommended nothing else but palliative chemotherapy and radiation. The oncologist and dental/oral surgeon were in unison that

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Cancer

Diablo – the Comeback Kid

Diablo, cancer In 1994, my father was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was advanced so alternative treatments, we were told by professionals, weren’t a realistic alternative. The best and brightest minds in oncology decided aggressive radiation would give my dad

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Cancer

Hannah with Hemangiosarcoma

Hannah was born in March 2004. Her life has been mostly holistic and fairly uneventful.  Holistic medicine helped her ACL issues when she was younger. In typical newf fashion,  it didn’t slow her down anyway. She made a full recovery.

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Cancer

Faith with Osteosarcoma and Skin Problems

Faith: An Amazing LifeFaith was adopted in February 2002 from Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control, approximate age one (1) year, six (6) months, a Black and Tan Shepherd/Mix, birthday 09/08/2000. Her condition at that time was a normal

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